By Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kids Nutrition Specialist Holiday parties at school, family, friends, and neighbors houses; all joyful times but also an extra amount of stress if you or child suffers from food allergies. Even having out of town guests in your home can be tricky because grandma doesnt always know that her grandchild cannot have that scoop of ice cream or piece of cake. Here are 6 simple ways to survive the holiday season with food allergies: 1. Talk to your kids: explain to your child that they too will have to be extra careful about what they eat when at someone elses home or at school. Kids are smarter than grown ups often give them credit for and if there is a snack that makes them feel sick, explaining that they can avoid that feeling by passing on certain foods will help them understand. 2. Send ‘Em Snacking: If your food allergic child is attending a holiday party at a school or at a friends house be sure to send him with a few fun snacks that he can eat so he wont feel left out. 3. Always bring a dish: Always bring a hearty side dish or 2 of something your family can eat. This will avoid any unnecessary risks when attending a party and ensure you have something yummy to eat. 4. Dont be shy: let friends and family members know that you or child has a food allergy. Although sometimes it is uncomfortable, it will be better in the end because they will know why you pass on some of the foods served. 5. Phone First: It is okay to phone ahead and find out what is being served so that you can be prepared or volunteer to make a complimentary dish. You may be pleasantly surprised by how loved ones are willing to help. 6. Host a party: The stress of worrying if any of the foods at a party will make your child feel sick might override the stress of being the host of your own holiday party. This way you know exactly what is being served.
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儿童营养—6种避免节假日时食物过敏的方法
作者：Colleen Hurley, RD 儿童营养学专家 在学校，在家里，在朋友家或者在邻居家的假日派对上你们可以享受美好的时光，但是如果你或者是你的孩子会对食物过敏，那么你们在派对上将会有点紧张。特别是当家里来了乡下的客人时，情况就更复杂了，因为祖母并不总是记得她的孙子不可以吃一点点的冰淇淋或者是一小块蛋糕。这里介绍了6种可以避免在节假日里食物过敏的办法：1、告诉你的孩子：向你的小孩解释说当他们在别人家里或者是在学校的时候，他们必须对他们吃的东西格外小心。小孩通常会比那些经常赞美他们的大人更思维敏捷。如果吃了某种点心会让孩子们觉得不舒服，那么大人可以和他们说如果他们不吃这种点心他们就不会感到不舒服，这样他们就可以理解为什么不可以吃这种点心了。2、带些适合自己的点心：如果你的孩子对某些食物过敏，当他们在学校或朋友家里参加一个节日派对时，让他带些自己可以吃的食物，这样他就不会有被冷落的感觉。3、永远带着一道菜：参加派对时记得带上一两道你家人都可以吃的菜肴。这样做你就可以避免在派对上会有对食物过敏的危险，同时也可以确保你在派对上可以吃到美味的东西。4、别害羞：让朋友和家人知道你对食物过敏。尽管有时候这会使你不自在，但是这样可以让他们知道为什么你会不吃一些派对上提供的食物。5、提前打个电话：在你去参加派对之前先打个电话确认一下派对上会吃什么食物，这样你就可以自备一道菜。你将会惊讶地发现那些人都会很乐意告诉你派对上将会吃什么。6、举办一个派对：如果你很担心派对上的食物会使你的孩子感到不舒服，那么你可以自己举办一个节日派对。这样你就可以非常清楚在派对上会吃些什么食物。